English Dictionary

break the silence

動詞

To start talking in a conversation after a period where nobody speaks. / To state an opinion on a subject that has been taboo for a period of time.

日本語の意味

長い沈黙の後、会話を始めること。 / 誰も話さない状態を破り、会話や議論を開始すること。 / タブーとされた話題について初めて意見を述べること。

After several awkward minutes, Maria decided to break the silence and ask if everyone was all right.

数分の気まずい沈黙の後、マリアは沈黙を破って皆が無事かどうか尋ねた。

意味（1）

To start talking in a conversation after a period where nobody speaks.

Both men waited for the captain to make a decision. Finally, Dean broke the silence. "We need to know what to do, Captain! Before we sink!

意味（2）

To state an opinion on a subject that has been taboo for a period of time.

The Free Tibet campaign is calling on world leaders to break the silence, claiming they continue to refrain from publicly speaking out for Tibet.

breaks the silence （ present singular third-person ）

breaking the silence （ participle present ）

broke the silence （ past ）

broken the silence （ participle past ）